Each summer at the YMCA, Gift of Camp helps ensure children and youth have access to a safe, welcoming place to belong, build confidence, make friends, and create summer memories, regardless of their financial circumstances.

But for many kids, a great day at camp also starts with something simple: having enough to eat.

This June, we’re collecting kid-friendly snacks to help nourish campers who may arrive hungry or need a little extra fuel during the day. Your donation will help make sure every child can fully participate, play, learn, and thrive.

Suggested items include non-perishable, nut-free and individually packaged snacks such as granola bars, fruit cups, applesauce pouches, crackers, cereal bars, and other kid-friendly options.

When you give snacks, you’re doing more than filling a belly. You’re helping fuel potential and making summer brighter for kids in our community.

There are two ways you can help:

-drop off non-perishable snacks in the lobby at 570 York Street

-Click on the button below to make a financial contribution. Designate your donation as ‘Gift of Camp’

Donate today and help every camper feel cared for and ready for a summer full of belonging.

June 1: Start of the new membership promo

Start of the new monthly fitness challenge

Start of snack drive

June 10: Final Meeting of Family Friend

June 12: FIFA World Cup Watch Party in the Gymnasium at 4:00 p.m.

June 18: FIFA World Cup Watch Party in the Gymnasium at 7:00 p.m.

June 19: Online registration for summer programs starts at 7:00 a.m.

June 19: Final F.I.R.E. of the season. Will resume in September.

June 21: Last day of Spring Programs

June 22: Start of Licensed Summer Day Camps

June 24: FIFA World Cup Watch Party in the Gymnasium at 4:00 p.m.

June 29: Start of summer registered programs

YMCA OF FREDERICTON REPRESENTATION AT THE YMCA CANADA'S KANANASKIS GATHERING

At the YMCA of Fredericton, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Epsilon Y Service Club for their generous support of YMCA professional development through the Atkinson Scholarship.

With support from this scholarship, Mat Stever, Director of Wellness, Aquatics, Membership and Youth Programs, and Brian Conoley, Manager of Community Initiatives, were able to attend YMCA Canada’s Kananaskis Gathering.

This national learning opportunity brought together YMCA staff and leaders from across Canada to deepen relationships with Indigenous communities and advance meaningful action toward Truth and Reconciliation.

“I am forever grateful to have had an opportunity to hear from several speakers who shared their thoughts and experiences about their Reconciliation work. I cherish the opportunity to have met many new colleagues from across the country who are working towards building stronger relationships with Indigenous communities. Camp Chief Hector is more than a venue it is an amazing environment that helped me reflect and be inspired. It offered a rare opportunity to step away from day-to-day demands to create some genuine space: to listen, to reflect, and to connect in ways that really matter.” –Mat

“The opportunity to take a meaningful step forward in my personal journey towards contributing to Reconciliation, while being supported and guided by such an incredible collection of people has left an indelible mark on my soul.

I am inspired by an organization that doesn't only want to do good, but do better. I am more hopeful. I am more hopeful today, and more committed to the belief that meaningful change is how we learn from, build relationships with, and support Indigenous Peoples and communities is not only possible, but necessary.” –Brian

We are grateful to Epsilon Y Service Club for helping make this learning possible. Their support strengthens our YMCA’s ability to continue learning, reflecting, and taking meaningful action as we further our shared journey in Truth and Reconciliation.

The YMCA of Fredericton hosted it's 4th annual Healthy Kids Day! This year's event was free for the community and presented Riverview Ford Lincoln and Riverview Honda.

We are so grateful for the immense support for this event from community partners, sponsors, vendors, volunteers and participants.

First, we would like to take a moment to thank our incredible team of volunteers. This event would not be possible without them. Their time, energy and kindness helped create a day filled with fun, connection and meaningful moments for children and families in our community. Thank you for keeping things organized and smooth, for spotting children on the bouncy castles and sports equipment, for signing people into the building, for flipping burgers and keeping things clean!

Second, we would like to thank all of our friends who made this event possible.

Riverview Ford Lincoln

Riverview Honda

TD Commercial Banking

Nashwaaksis Y Service Club

Wilson Insurance

J.Donovan Law Group

Ispire

Momentum

PMC

Teed Saunders Doyle

Sunpoke

We would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to community

partners that made the day so fun!

Fredericton Police Services

Fredericton Fire Department

Freddy Photo Booth

Worlds UNbound

Healthy Kids Day is about more than one event. It is about reminding children and families that everyone belongs at the YMCA. Because of everyone involved, that message was felt throughout the day.

It is also an important fundraiser for subsidized children and youth memberships, helping ensure more kids have the opportunity to belong, grow, and thrive at the YMCA. More than 500 children and youth count on the generosity of our community to support their memberships, and Healthy Kids Day raised funds to support 50 memberships for this year. 



We are so grateful that you chose to share your time with the YMCA. Your support helped us bring our mission to life in a very real and joyful way.

TRAILS COALTION AND YMCA CREATE POWERFUL PARTNERSHIP

A new community solar project will offset carbon for Fredericton’s trails and YMCA childcare operations.

The Fredericton Trails Coalition (FTC) and the YMCA of Fredericton are proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership that combines sustainability, community collaboration, and innovation. Together, the organizations are launching a solar energy initiative that will power a greener future for Fredericton.

The project will see the installation of a 100-kilowatt (kWh) solar array on YMCA property. This renewable energy system will generate enough clean power to offset the carbon emissions from the lighting of 4 kilometres of Fredericton’s trails, while also fully offsetting the carbon footprint of the YMCA’s Child Care Centre.

This project is supported by a $64,000 investment from the Regional Development Corporation (RDC). The YMCA of Fredericton and the Fredericton Trails Coalition extend their sincere thanks to RDC for their leadership and commitment to advancing sustainable infrastructure in New Brunswick.

To learn more about this exciting initiative and partnership, please visit us online.

FIFA WORLD CUP WATCH PARTY!

Everyone is invited to this family friendly World Cup Watch Party in the gymnasium of the YMCA of Fredericton at 570 York Street!

Join your Y friends to watch Canada play on the big screen. The dates to watch are:

June 12 at 4:00 p.m.

June 18 at 7:00 p.m.

June 24 at 4:00 p.m.

July 14 at 4:00 p.m.

July 15 at 4:00 p.m.

July 19 at 4:00 p.m.

Root for Canada or root for another participating country. The only GOAL that matters is FUN!

We do that ask that you register ahead of time online. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult and please bring your Government Issued Photo ID.

Photo: Elizabeth Kearns, Director of Development and Darcy Delaney, CEO YMCA of Fredericton.

SUMMER PROGRAM REGISTRATION

GET READY FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS!

Looking to improve your swimming skills? Maybe go for a leadership certification? What about taking up dance, gymnastics or a martial art?

Look no further than the Y!

This summer, we are offering courses to keep your summer fun and busy.

Registration will start at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, June 19 ONLINE.

Summer programs will run from the week of June 29 - week of August 24.

If you want to read up on what we have in store for you, please see the program guide ONLINE.

Farmer's Walk Challenge

It's time to tend to those gardens and tend to those fields. What better way to get ready for this task than to take up the Farmer's Walk Challenge!

This month, we want to see how much you can carry for over 20 metres. This is an opportunity to test your TOTAL BODY STRENGTH. Your score will be adjusted to your body weight percentage.

Please see a personal trainer to participate in this challenge. Yee haw!